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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 1999
Filed:
Apr. 22, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Joel L Herr, Newton, IA (US);
Troy A Johnson, Newton, IA (US);
David L Ringgenberg, Newton, IA (US);
Assignee:
Maytag Corporation, Newton, IA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
312244 ; 312263 ; 312228 ; 16124 ;
Abstract
A fastener is provided for securing the top cover to the cabinet of a laundry appliance. The fastener doubles as a handle. The fastener includes a first fastener member mounted to the top cover and a second fastener member extending through an opening in the cabinet and being secured to the first fastener member. A recessed portion in the second fastener member defines a hand grip for facilitating movement of the appliance.